Setting the stage for a Supreme Court showdown over affirmative action, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit yesterday upheld the University of Michigan Law School’s race-conscious admissions policy.
In a 5-4 decision, the Cincinnati-based appeals court said that achieving diversity was a valid goal for a university, making Michigan’s policy acceptable even though it treated applicants differently because of race. The court also concluded the program was narrowly tailored to meet that valid interest.
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